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In this episode, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., about an in-depth study we did together about the state of the industry and talent market — and how companies can compete in a fast-changing world. We also highlight some of the key findings that are in the Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture 2022 […] The post The Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2022 – Ep 214 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book called “Cross, Yield or Burn – Navigating the Bridges of Life,” […] The post Women in Engineering: One Woman’s Journey to Engineering Success – Ep 213 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Emory Lee, AICP, ENV SP, MCIP-I, WEDG, Climate Adaptation & Resilience Lead for Ramboll Group A/S in New York about climate adaptation and resilience in engineering and some of the potential jobs or roles there are within climate adaptation. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some […] The post How Climate Adaptation and Resilience Connect to Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 212 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice, and organize resources and knowledge.  Tips to Be Successful […] The post How Civil Engineers Can Be Successful on the Job – Ep 211 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Matthew Low, P.E., Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., about challenges and opportunities in the civil engineering workforce, and how engineers can overcome these challenges to excel in their careers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matthew: What does career progression in […] The post The Civil Engineering Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities – Ep 210 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Trudi Williams, PE, Vice President, and Regional Director of one of the premier civil, structural, and environmental engineering firms in Southwest Florida, CONSOR Engineers, about three key career themes that you can use to grow your civil engineering career or firm. Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask […] The post 3 Key Career Themes to Grow Your Civil Engineering Career – Ep 209 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Will Schnier, P.E., Chief Marketing Officer at WGI, about marketing strategies for AEC firms, and how you can market your company the right way. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Will: Why is marketing important for both small and large engineering firms? For someone new […] The post How AEC Firms Can Market Their Companies: The Right Way – Ep 208 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Rory San Miguel, co-founder and CEO at Propeller Aero, about how using advanced technology in civil engineering projects can increase the success of a project. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Rory: What are some of the civil construction case studies that Propeller Aero has […] The post How Advanced Technology in Civil Engineering Projects Can Increase the Success of a Project – Ep 207 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Mike Lozanoff. P.E., owner at Lozanoff Consulting Services, LLC about invoicing in engineering firms, write-offs, and how these two actions can affect the project profitability of a consulting engineering firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mike: Why do you think invoicing is a necessity […] The post Project Management for Civil Engineers: Invoicing, Write-Off’s, and Project Profitability – Ep 206 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Stu Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.NSPE, about how using basic brain knowledge to be more creative and innovative can help engineers become a better version of themselves. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Stu: What is your book, “Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers,” […] The post Becoming a More Creative and Innovative Engineer (By Using Basic Brain Knowledge) – Ep 205 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Matt Reuer, P.E., Manager of Engineering Controls at Kiewit Engineering Group about project controls, what they are, why they are important in civil engineering, and what the benefits are of project controls. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Matt: How […] The post The Importance of Project Controls in Civil Engineering – Ep 204 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk to Jamie Graham, P.E., PTOE, Traffic and Transportation Department Manager at Carroll Engineering Corporation, about project development plans and how they can set your projects up for success. Jamie also talks about the skills he looks for in project engineers when he is building a team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post Project Development Plans: Ensuring Project Success – Ep 187 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Ryan Getz, P.E, Managing Partner at WGA Consulting Engineers, about how he grew his civil engineering firm from seven to 50 people, and the role that your staff plays in building a business. Ryan also gets into the importance of reinventing yourself and how […] The post The Secret to Building a Not So Average Civil Engineering Firm – Ep 186 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, the eighth episode in our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs Series, I talk to Kevin Riggs, P.E., President & CEO at Cole Design Group, Inc. about growing a civil engineering company and developing your team. He also shares a very interesting story of how he went from an employee to owner of a large […] The post From Employee to Owner of a Civil Engineering Company (In Just 60 Days) – Ep 180 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, which is part of our Women in Civil Engineering series, I talk to Hannah Albertus-Benham, a Senior Water Resources and Environmental Engineer at Wood, about the challenges of working in a highly scientific project with real impacts on a community, as well as harnessing teamwork, communications, and collaboration to be successful. Engineering […] The post Harnessing Teamwork, Communications, and Collaboration (to Make Civil Engineering Projects Successful) – Ep 179 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, the seventh in our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs (CEE) series, I talk to Bonnie Moss, P.E., President at MBCO Engineering, LLC, as part of our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series about growing your civil engineering firm and why being proactive offers a business a lot of advantages. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the […] The post Growing Your Civil Engineering Firm: Being Proactive, Not Reactive – Ep 178 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, that is part of our Women in Civil Engineering (WICE) series, I talk to Eva Lantsoght, Ph.D., a Full Professor at San Francisco de Quito & Assistant Professor at the Delft University of Technology.  We talk about civil engineering education and how it differs throughout several countries. Eva also touches on the […] The post Civil Engineering Education and Ph.D. Programs in Civil Engineering – Ep 177 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Today is International Women in Engineering Day, and to celebrate the amazing work that women engineers around the world do, we talk to Natalie Carmen, P.E., as part of our Women in Civil Engineering Series. Natalie is a civil engineering project manager with the design, engineering, and planning firm Stewart, and talks about her experience […] The post Working in a Multi-Disciplined Civil Engineering Project Design Team – Ep 176 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In the episode that is part of our Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs series, I talk to Peter Atherton, P.E., President and Founder of ActionsProve, LLC, and author of Reversing Burnout, about the recently released Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2021 Report. The 2021 report was conducted by Actions Prove, in partnership with the Engineering […] The post Future of Work in Engineering & Architecture 2021 Report – Ep 175 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to Tramone Smith, P.E., BCEE, MSCE from WGK in Mississippi, about his path to partnership in his firm. Tramone is a really unique professional in that he had one goal only in his career, which had absolutely nothing to do with partnership or ownership in […] The post How One Goal Helped This Engineer to Rise Above His Expectations – Ep 174 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.